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Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Katya Jones feels safe dancing with Holby City hunk Joe McFadden after she was dropped by Ed Balls

STRICTLY pro dancer Katya Jones feels safe in Holby City hunk Joe McFadden’s hands — after being dropped last year by former MP Ed Balls.

Russian Katya, 24, said she and Joe, 41, are already practising harder routines than those she did with the bumbling ex Shadow Chancellor, 50.

 Katya Jones says she is further ahead this year than she was in 2016 with Ed Balls
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Katya Jones says she is further ahead this year than she was in 2016 with Ed BallsCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Katya, who was sixth with Ed in her first series, said: “Joe is already lifting me.

"I didn’t introduce lifts with Ed until much later.

"I feel safe in his hands.

"He’s promised he won’t drop me.”

 Katya and Holby City actor Joe are confident of enjoying success
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Katya and Holby City actor Joe are confident of enjoying successCredit: Dan Jones - The Sun
 Katya says she feels confident when Joe lifts her up
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Katya says she feels confident when Joe lifts her upCredit: Dan Jones - The Sun
 Katya was in a hazardous spot with Ed Balls last year
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Katya was in a hazardous spot with Ed Balls last yearCredit: Dave Nelson

Katya, who will tango with chip fan Joe, has also got him to eat healthier food.

She said: “On day one I told Ed, ‘No more beers or rubbish food, like crisps’ and it worked.”

 Russian dancer Katya is excited for this year's competition
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Russian dancer Katya is excited for this year's competitionCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Katya Jones appearing at a film premiere earlier this year
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Katya Jones appearing at a film premiere earlier this yearCredit: Getty - Contributor
 In it to win it... Katya with dance partner Joe McFadden
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In it to win it... Katya with dance partner Joe McFaddenCredit: Rex Features
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